Colorado Avalanche vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction, Picks & Odds | 02 Mar 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Avalanche vs Kings

The Colorado Avalanche square off against the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena, with face-off scheduled for 22:30 on Monday, March 2.

We are having a wager on the Avalanche to beat the Kings in 60 minutes. You can back our pick at -112 on the 3-Way Moneyline and we think this offers good value.

Colorado Avalanche have enjoyed back-to-back road victories. In their previous game, they beat Chicago Blackhawks at home, winning 3-1 at Ball Arena. Cale Makar scored two goals and Gavin Brindley registered the other. Goalie Mackenzie Blackwood had 14 saves (.933).

Los Angeles Kings won their last game, beating Calgary Flames at home. It was a 2-0 win at Crypto.com Arena. Adrian Kempe and Alex Laferriere each scored one goal. Anton Forsberg made 29 saves for his shutout.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Avs have beaten the Kings in the last two encounters. They won 4-1 at Crypto.com Arena and triumphed 5-2 at Ball Arena. In the past 10 H2H meetings, the Avs have won seven.

Starting Goalies

Mackenzie Blackwood (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	23-10-2	2.5	.904	3
23/24	10-25-1	3.45	.899	2

Anton Forsberg (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	16-12-5	2.6	.909	3
23/24	15-12-0	3.21	.890	2

5 wins and 5 losses, averaging 3.0 goals from 31.1 shots on goal, with a 3.6% powerplay efficiency. The Avs have been giving up 3.2 goals from 26.3 shots, averaging 3.7 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 81.1%.

Nathan MacKinnon is the top points scorer with 12 points, 2 goals and 10 assists, with Martin Necas recording 8 points, 3 goals and 5 assists, in the past 10 games. Goalie Mackenzie Blackwood have a 2.17 goal against average with a .915 save percentage, including one shutout.

The Kings have 4 wins, 5 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.3 goals from 26.0 shots on goal, with a 13.9% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 3.6 goals from 28.0 shots, averaging 4.2 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 76.2%.

The top points scorer is Adrian Kempe with 11 points, 5 goals and 6 assists, while Quinton Byfield is next in line after registering 5 points, 4 goals and 1 assist. Goalie Anton Forsberg have a 3.08 GAA with a .893 SV%, including one shutout.

Colorado Avalanche vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction & Picks

This Colorado Avalanche vs Los Angeles Kings betting breakdown features a main match prediction, a correct score insight, expert player prop picks and a sharply constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Game Prediction

There’s an attractive -112 that Colorado Avalanche are able to get the better of their opponents. This pick can be wagered on the 60-minute line for this NHL game.

We only publish our hockey predictions once we’ve got a clear and confident read on team news and the latest form. We also stay sharp by digging into the most valuable NHL stats to support every pick we make.

Key Avalanche vs Kings stats:

• Avalanche have won 13 of their last 20 games on the road.
• Avalanche have won 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Avalanche have won 2 consecutive games on the road.
• Kings have lost 4 of their last 5 games.
• Kings have lost 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• Kings have lost their last 2 games against Avalanche.

Avs 3-Way Moneyline Probability

The best betting apps imply that our pick has a 52.9% prospect of winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

For a bigger return on investment, bettors often wager Match Winner & Total Goals to get bigger odds for Colorado. The Winning Margin and Puck Line are good alternatives.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Nathan MacKinnon Over 3.5 Shots -154

Nathan MacKinnon (Avalanche) has recorded Over 3.5 shots on goal in 5 straight games. The stats suggest that he can oblige with our Overs wager and we’re more than happy to take the -154 available.

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Correct Score Prediction

Avalanche 3 - 1 Kings

We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves the Avalanche winning 3-1. Odds of +1600 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Avalanche

Kings

1-0

Avalanche

+5000

Kings

+6000

2-0

Avalanche

+4500

Kings

+6000

2-1

Avalanche

+1400

Kings

+1700

3-0

Avalanche

+2800

Kings

+4500

3-1

Avalanche

+1600

Kings

+2400

3-2

Avalanche

+800

Kings

+1000

4-0

Avalanche

+3000

Kings

+6600

4-1

Avalanche

+1200

Kings

+2400

4-2

Avalanche

+1300

Kings

+2000

4-3

Avalanche

+950

Kings

+1150

5-0

Avalanche

+5000

Kings

+12000

5-1

Avalanche

+1800

Kings

+4000

5-2

Avalanche

+1300

Kings

+2500

5-3

Avalanche

+1900

Kings

+2900

5-4

Avalanche

+1800

Kings

+2200

6-1

Avalanche

+4000

Kings

+10000

6-2

Avalanche

+2200

Kings

+5000

6-3

Avalanche

+2400

Kings

+4000

6-4

Avalanche

+4000

Kings

+5500

6-5

Avalanche

+4500

Kings

+5000

7-2

Avalanche

+5500

Kings

+13000

7-3

Avalanche

+4500

Kings

+8000

7-4

Avalanche

+5500

Kings

+8000

7-5

Avalanche

+9000

Kings

+12000

7-6

Avalanche

+11000

Kings

+12000

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Colorado Avalanche vs Los Angeles Kings Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The sportsbooks’ betting odds have Colorado Avalanche as -200 favorites for this game, implying that they are 67% likely to win. For those wanting to back Los Angeles Kings, you will find +164 about the underdogs.

The puck line is 1.5 and total goals is 5.5. Hockey bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on Totals. The Over 5.5 selection is available to back at -141.

The good news is that you can access hundreds of team props and game lines for every National Hockey League matchup. The best sportsbooks have a huge range of pre-game and in-game betting options.

Moneyline

Avalanche

-200

Kings

+164

3-Way Moneyline

Avalanche

-118

Tie

+330

Kings

+260

Puck Line

Avalanche -1.5

+116

Kings +1.5

-143

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+114

Over 5.5

-141

The gambling sites also allow you to place player prop bets such as Goals, Assists, Points and Blocked Shots. This means you can focus on an individual player’s performance rather than wager on the actual outcome of the game in question.

There are always opportunities to enjoy NHL micro betting. It’s generally the case that you will find team and player props in-game and bettors can use their insight to wager on outcomes such as the Next Goal or Next Goalscorer.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Colorado Avalanche Stats

Los Angeles Kings Stats

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 3.90 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 4.60 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.50 goals and allowed 1.40 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.10 pts and allowed 1.50 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.50 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.20 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.80 goals and allowed 2.70 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.90 goals and allowed 3.30 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.2
• Shots: 33.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 7.4
• Blocks: 17.4
• Faceoff Wins : 28.7
• Hits: 16.9
• Giveaways: 14.7
• Takeaways: 4.1

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 31.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 7.5
• Blocks: 16.6
• Faceoff Wins : 29.8
• Hits: 15.7
• Giveaways: 15.1
• Takeaways: 4.4

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 28.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7.2
• Blocks: 16.6
• Faceoff Wins : 31.4
• Hits: 23.2
• Giveaways: 13.6
• Takeaways: 3.6

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 28.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 5.7
• Blocks: 15.9
• Faceoff Wins : 33.4
• Hits: 25.6
• Giveaways: 14.9
• Takeaways: 3.5

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